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Prayer times in Paktika
Prayer times in Paktika (Afghanistan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Paktika has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Paktika today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Paktika
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Paktika
Prayer times in Paktika vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:04 AM and Maghrib at 7:07 PM, for a day of 14 h 21 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:25 AM and Maghrib to 4:52 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 58 min. That is a difference of 4 h 23 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:37 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:04 AM | 4:46 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:40 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:20 PM |
Compared with Kabul, Dhuhr in Paktika is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Kabul, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Paktika is 156 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Paktika
From Paktika you face towards the west, at an angle of 252.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,127 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Paktika and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Paktika during Ramadan
Fasting in Paktika, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:33 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 11 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:58 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Afghanistan.
About Paktika
Paktika is one of the regions of Afghanistan. Its main city, Sharan, lies at 33.1757° N, 68.7305° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Paktika
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Afghanistan
- Coordinates
- 33.17568, 68.73045
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 252.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,127 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Paktika
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Paktika is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:40 PM for the majority, 4:56 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Paktika and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Paktika
Prayer times near Paktika
- Ghazni51 km · north-west
- Paktia Province66 km · north-east
- Logar95 km · north
- Khowst112 km · east
- Maidan Wardak Province136 km · north
- Kabul156 km · north
Prayer times in Paktika: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Paktika?
Fajr in Paktika depends on the season: about 3:04 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Paktika during Ramadan?
About 12 h 11 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Paktika?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 7:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Paktika?
The Qibla in Paktika is 252.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,127 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Paktika?
We use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.